The Universal Mediation of Mary – 1
Summary of the Course
Before we learn about the Universal Mediation of Mary, it is necessary to understand the theological basics about Mediation. So, in this first Module Fr. Timothy will do exactly that. Then he will refute some common objections that people make against this Theological truth.

Fr. Timothy Joseph Ring is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. From a deeply religious and Catholic family, he began his vocational journey at the relatively young age of 16, when he consecrated himself to Jesus through Mary, following the method of St. Louis de Montfort. After 20 years as a consecrated layman in the Heralds of the Gospel, he was ordained as a priest in 2006. He has served the community in missions in different parts of the globe: in North and South America, as well as in Europe. His native language is English, but he also speaks Italian, Spanish and Portuguese fluently.
Course Lessons
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